Eric Harris, 44
Tulsa, OklahomaApril 14, 2015

Summary

In Tulsa, Oklahoma after chasing Eric Harris, a 44 year old African American man, down following a sting operation, police had him on the ground, restrained. And one of the officers yelled at Harris,“You shouldn’t have f—–g ran!” as Harris is held down by his neck and head. The White officer who pulled the trigger, Reserve Deputy Robert Bates, 73 shouted, “Taser! Taser!” before pulling the trigger on his gun, firing a round into Harris. “I shot him!” the former policeman says, dropping his gun. “I’m sorry.”

Legal Action

Defense attorney Clark Brewster told The Associated Press Friday that his client, Robert Bates, waived his right to a preliminary hearing because the basic facts of the case are not in dispute. The former Tulsa County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the April 2 death of Eric Harris.